The Trial of William Tinkling by Charles Dickens

Author: Charles Dickens | Published: 1868

The Trial of William Tinkling

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About Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens is one of the most famous and well-known authors in history. His work has been read, enjoyed and admired for more than 150 years. He was born in 1812 and died in 1870 after writing some of the world's best loved works such as Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, Great Expectations and David Copperfield. Dickens believed that literature should be entertaining yet also have a moral purpose to help improve society.

His books were often based on his own life experiences growing up poor in London during the 19th century when England was going through a period of great industrial change. Many of his characters were rooted in people he had known growing up or encountered throughout his life. Through his writing he sought to shed light on how poverty affects people's lives and how social injustices can be rectified with kindness and understanding. Find out more about Charles Dickens.